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The pair also commissioned local artists to create original work that complements the home’s warm aesthetic and pool house vibes.

Timber framing was used to expand the loft space, and it was insulated and clad in plywood panels.

“It definitely takes the right client to embrace that level of statement,” says interior designer Festa Radoni. “So when we started discussing the overall vibe of the desert house, I immediately knew that Concrete Collaborative tiles would be the perfect fit.”

The Concrete Collaborative tiles are paired with bright yellow subway tiles. The encaustic pattern on the tiles—inspired by surf culture—

The blue painting—by emerging Australian artist

New white oak stairs connect the upper and lower floors. The homeowner wanted the downstairs apartment for visits from her daughter and young grandchildren, who live in California. La Cantina sliding doors provide easy access to the backyard.

In the primary bedroom, an extended window above the bed lets in more natural light. Cynthia loves to send her daughters snapshots of the wildlife and sunsets she sees from her room.

The couch is custom made, and is bathed in sun in the early spring and late fall. “It really warms you up,” says Matt.

Double fir rafters align with white oak cabinetry below, creating a sense of rhythm and calm.

Laminam countertops.

The 1950 Eichler home in Palo Alto, California, that Ogawa Fisher Architects renovated for a family of five features a cool gray facade punctuated by a bright orange front door.

A built-in bench painted a bright orange to match the front door offers warmth, convenience, and a playful vibe for the entrance.

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New triple-glazed window units in the bay window conform with energy-efficiency requirements in Vancouver, "which is the most stringent in all of Canada,

Every unit features operable aluminum-framed timber windows.